Viking 16in. in. Analog Clock Wire Guard - CL-WGA16

Viking Electronics CL-WGA16 Wire Guard for 16-Inch Analog Clocks

Overview

The CL-WGA16 is a physical wire guard designed to protect Viking's 16-inch analog clock in environments where the clock face is exposed to accidental impact, tampering, or vandalism. If you're deploying Viking Viking Electronics wireless clocks in gymnasiums, cafeterias, correctional facilities, warehouses, or other high-traffic commercial spaces, the CL-WGA16 is the dedicated protective enclosure built for that application.

The guard ships as a purpose-fit accessory for the CL-A16 16-inch analog clock — not a universal cage. Dimensions of 11 inches wide by 8 inches tall by 1.7 inches deep keep the overall footprint compact relative to the clock face while providing full-face coverage. The 7-inch antenna clearance accommodates the CL-A16's internal RF antenna without blocking the 915–928 MHz sync signal the clock depends on to maintain accuracy.

Compatibility

The CL-WGA16 is matched to the 16-inch analog clock in Viking's CL Series wireless clock line. Viking also offers the CL-WGD4 wire guard for 4-inch digital clocks — verify your clock model before ordering, as the guards are not interchangeable. The CL Series clocks use 915–928 MHz frequency-hopping RF and a built-in repeater; the wire guard's geometry is sized to leave the antenna path unobstructed so clock sync performance is not degraded after installation.

Installation Notes

At a shipping weight of 4.9 lbs, the CL-WGA16 (sometimes searched as CL WGA16) is a straightforward surface-mount installation. The guard mounts directly over the installed clock on the wall surface. Refer to the CL Series product manual for fastener specifications and mounting pattern — Viking publishes this documentation on the manufacturer's website. Operating environment for the associated clock system is 0°C to 50°C; install in conditioned indoor spaces unless the clock itself is rated for your environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which Viking clock models is the CL-WGA16 compatible with?

A: The CL-WGA16 is designed for the Viking CL-A16, the 16-inch analog clock in the CL Series. It is not designed for Viking's 4-inch digital clocks — those use the CL-WGD4 guard.

Q: Will the wire guard block or degrade the clock's RF sync signal?

A: The guard is dimensioned with a 7-inch antenna accommodation, preserving the CL-A16's internal antenna path. The 915–928 MHz frequency-hopping signal the clock uses to sync should not be attenuated by the guard when installed per Viking's instructions.

Q: What are the dimensions of the CL-WGA16?

A: The housing measures 11 inches wide by 8 inches tall by 1.7 inches deep. Shipping weight is 4.9 lbs.

Q: Is the CL-WGA16 suitable for outdoor installation?

A: The evidence does not confirm an outdoor IP or NEMA rating for this guard. The associated CL-A16 clock system is rated for 0°C to 50°C operation in indoor environments. Verify directly with Viking Electronics before deploying in outdoor or wet-location applications.

Eden Phillips

The CL-WGA16 is a single-purpose accessory, and that's exactly what makes it worth specifying correctly. When you're deploying Viking's CL-A16 wireless analog clock in a gymnasium, cafeteria, or any high-activity space where a wayward ball or deliberate impact is a real scenario, this guard is the designed solution — not an afterthought retrofit with a generic cage.

Technical Highlights:

• Antenna clearance (7 inches): The guard's geometry is not arbitrary — the 7-inch depth accommodation is sized to avoid obstructing the CL-A16's internal antenna, which means the 915–928 MHz frequency-hopping sync signal continues to reach the clock without the guard becoming a Faraday-cage problem.
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